Libya: PM Thani prevented from flying out for second time in less than a week

Libyan Premier Abdullah Al-Thani has been prevented Monday, for the second time in less than a week, from leaving the country as he was about to fly to Egypt for Eid holiday. Security forces close to Gen. Haftar pulled him out of his official plane at Labrag Airport. This was the fourth time, and the […]

Decrease in migrants’ departures from Libya to Europe reported, in-Country numbers rise

A 25% decline in the number of migrants departing from Libya to Europe during the first quarter of 2025 was reported by the Mixed Migration Centre, an entity affiliated with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Approximately 9,168 migrants were said to have arrived in Italy between January and March 2025, with 93%—around 8,500 individuals—reported […]

LaayouneConnect.com, a marketing platform launched with US support

The “Laayouneconnect” marketing platform, an initiative funded by the US government, was launched Wednesday in Laayoune with a view to boosting investment and territorial marketing in the Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra region. The launch of this platform is part of the project “Promoting economic opportunities in Dakhla and Laâyoune”, funded by the US government through the […]